IVUS vs FFR to guide stents after heart attacks
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of measuring blood flow inside the heart arteries (IVUS vs FFR) to help decide which non–culprit artery narrowings need a stent after a recent heart attack. It may help doctors choose the best targets for PCI and avoid unnecessary procedures.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 19 years old
- You recently had an acute STEMI or NSTEMI heart attack
- You had your main (culprit) blocked artery treated with a stent soon after symptoms began
- You have multivessel disease, meaning more than one artery has a significant narrowing (not just the culprit one)
- A study team can explain the invasive tests and you (or a legal representative) agree in writing
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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